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Low Rise Occupancies Center Hallway Attack

Low Rise Occupancies Center Hallway Attack. Henderson Fire Dept. Tactical Standards. Objectives. Identify type of construction for Low Rise Buildings Identify pertinent fire & building codes Explain Fire behavior in these structures Describe construction benefits vs problems

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Low Rise Occupancies Center Hallway Attack

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  1. Low Rise OccupanciesCenter Hallway Attack Henderson Fire Dept. Tactical Standards

  2. Objectives • Identify type of construction for Low Rise Buildings • Identify pertinent fire & building codes • Explain Fire behavior in these structures • Describe construction benefits vs problems • Identify tactical needs • Recognize firefighting problems in Low Rise structures • Explain organization and responsibilities of the center hallway attack • Explain basic offensive, defensive tactics at Low Rise fires.

  3. Objectives for Sets/Reps • Complete dispatch and en-route responsibilities • Complete Brief Initial Report & Follow-up Report • Identify command mode & strategy • Conduct initial size-up • Develop Incident Action Plan • Establish, construct and operate an appropriate and effective ICS system • Evaluate and request adequate resources • Make appropriate assignments with tactical objectives • Identify benchmarks and communicate when appropriate • Conduct on-going size-up and adjust IAP accordingly • Complete Tactical worksheet and maintain personnel accountability • Explain and justify strategy decision, IAP, tactics and assignments • Identify critical factors

  4. Overview • Many Forms • Unique Problems

  5. Construction • Type V Lightweight • Type II Non-combustible • Roof

  6. Lightweight Roof & Floor assemblies

  7. Codes • Sprinklers • Standpipes • Fire Pumps • Hydrants • Separations - walls/floors/ceilings • Stairs/Elevators • Attic Space • Detection/Alarms

  8. Fire Spread & Construction Problems • Lightweight Wood • Limited Access • Open Attic • Truss Roof • Floor/Ceiling assemblies • HVAC • No Standpipe • Vertical Extension

  9. Construction Benefits • Low Rise • Protected Hallways/Corridors • Protected Stairwells • Breakable Glass • Protection Systems • Detection Systems

  10. Basic Firefighting Tactics The Center Hallway Attack • Resources • Recon & Follow-up report • Organization • Water Supply/Hose • Going Aloft (multi-story) • w/o standpipe, w/ standpipe • 1st floor (multi-story) • Single story center hallway • Equipment • Ventilation - Vertical vs Horizontal • Utilities

  11. RIT OD FA BU Text Fire Basic Center Hallway Attack (overhead view)

  12. Offensive AssignmentsCenter Hallway • Fire Attack • IRIT/RIT • Back-up • Ventilation Group - Possible Roof Division • Floor/s Above fire (Division 2, 3 or 4) • On Deck • Floor/s Below fire (Division 3, 2 or 1) • Evacuation/Rescue • Medical • Safety • Rehab

  13. Other Offensive Tactics • Transitional Tactic • Enter through adjacent room

  14. Defensive Tactics • Exterior Attack • Exposure Protection • Big Water • Collapse Zones

  15. Defensive Assignments • Exterior Divisions - Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta • Staging • Medical • Rahab • Safety • Possible Water Supply • Possible PIO

  16. Changing Strategy • Offensive to Defensive • Withdraw • Abandon the Building • Defensive to Offensive • Evacuation

  17. Low-Rise Situation Evaluation Building Fire Occupancy Life Hazard Arrangement Resources Action Special Circumstances

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